From 1985 to 2007, the southern end was operated as a heritage railway with historic trains.
In summer, a historic train regularly runs into the city in order to take tourists to the museum.
During the 1980s, a historic train used to operate on the line on selected summer weekends.
South Africa is a country of great plains and grand scenery, and what better way to experience it than by historic train?
This locomotive is used only for heading historic trains.
Ironically, it is traffic congestion and resulting environmental concerns that have encouraged the return of the historic train.
The chance to visit this historic train resonated with the public.
Copps arrived in Calgary on the historic first train to the city in 1883.
Fun fairs along the track and historic trains ensured the success of the event.
The five coaches of the historic train were only sufficient however for running a single train per day in one direction.